How do you know if it's Imari?

You can identify Imari by the shades and patterns used. There are two styles of Imari porcelain — Kakiemon and Kinrande Imari. Kakiemon features dark floral patterns, while Kinrande displays dark patterns displaying the beauty of nature, animals and people. Find a collection of Imari on 1stDibs.

What is a Bavaria tea set?

A Bavaria tea set is a tea set that was crafted in the Bavaria region of Germany. This region is renowned for its exceptionally fine porcelain. Pieces are often painted by hand, giving each one a unique style. Shop a range of Bavaria tea sets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.

How do you identify vintage tea sets?

To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.

What are the pieces in a silver tea set?

The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.

What is a Japanese tea set called?

A Japanese teapot is called a kyusus, while the everyday drinking glasses for tea are called yunomi. For more formal occasions, a chawan tea bowl is used. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese tea sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Are silver tea sets safe to use?

Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Are silver tea sets worth anything?

Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.

How much is a silver tea set worth?

A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.

How much is a sterling silver tea set?

The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of “.925.” This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.

How do I know how much my tea set is worth?

To know how much your tea set is worth, you can consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert or research it on your own. If you opt for the latter option, start by using trusted online resources to determine who the set's maker is. Typically, you can use markings that commonly appear on the bottoms of teapots, saucers, teacups and other pieces. Once you know the maker, you can examine sales and auction records to see how much sets similar to yours have fetched in the past. Characteristics to consider when investigating comparable sets include the type and number of pieces yours includes, as well as the materials, pattern, age and condition. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of tea sets.

Imari Tea Set

18th Century Cup And Saucer

Saucers Japan

Japanese Imari Porcelain 18th Century

Antique Imari Japanese Bowl

18th Century Chinese Tea Cup

Silver Tea Cups And Saucers

Japanese Ceramics Edo Period Or Earlier

Royal Crown Derby Imari Pattern

Antique Hexagonal Old Derby Imari Tea Set

$850

Antique Hexagonal Old Derby Imari Tea Set

By Imari Porcelain

Located in East Hampton, NY

Old Derby Imari tea set including: Measure: Tray 15" x 14" Tea pot 5.25" H x 7.75" W x 5.5" D Sugar

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Antique Late 19th Century English Country Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Tea Pot and Tea sets, ca 1690 - 1710

$1,998Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Tea Pot and Tea sets, ca 1690 - 1710

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A lovely set of a teapot and 2 teabowls and saucers. Of moulded shape and with floral decoration

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Set Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, ca 1700

$718Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, ca 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set of Japanese porcelain Imari. Additional information: Material: Porcelain Region of

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Chinese Edo Kangxi Period Imari Porcelain Tea Set, 18th Century

$201Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Japanese Chinese Edo Kangxi Period Imari Porcelain Tea Set, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice edo/kangxi period tea bowl and saucer with imari floral and animal decoration. Its a marriage

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Set of 5 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Rooster Tea Bowls & Saucers

$1,475Sale Price / set|48% Off

Set of 5 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Rooster Tea Bowls & Saucers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Edo period tea set with rooster and chicken decoration in imari palette. Underglaze blue and

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer

$1,510Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 6 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Edo period tea set with imari floral and butterfly decoration. Additional information

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari

$775Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 5 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowls Floral Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a mariage Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: China Empe...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

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Porcelain

A Set of 2 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

$470Sale Price / set|20% Off

A Set of 2 Japanese Edo Period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A set of 2 Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan. Nice Edo period tea

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 8 Antique Edo Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, 18th Century

$862Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 8 Antique Edo Japanese Porcelain Imari Tea Cup & Saucer, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Japanese porcelain 18th c cup & saucer. underglaze blue, overglaze red and gold. Unusual design. Lovely Japanese porcelain 18th c cup & saucer. underglaze blue, overglaze red...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825

$2,750 / set

Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825

By Bloor Derby

Located in London, GB

and 1830 in the wonderful "Witches" pattern in the Imari colour scheme. The set consists of a teapot

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Antique 1820s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c. 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c.1700

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari, c.1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

between 2 sets Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl & Dish Floral Bird Imari

$736Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 6 Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl & Dish Floral Bird Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

$289Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Tea Bowl Edo , c. 1700 Additional

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Antique 17th Century Edo Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C

$182Sale Price / set|20% Off

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari

$186Sale Price|45% Off

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Bird Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

between 2 sets. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

$289Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Japanese/Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

-1722), c. 1700 Tea Bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee

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Antique 17th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Qing Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the qing period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

Japanese Chinese Porcelain Tea Cup & Beaker Saucer Imari Beetle, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo and qing period. Marriage Additional information: Primary Material

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Japanese Porcelain Tea Cup & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari, 17th Century

$289Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari, 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze red. Its a mariage Edo , c. 1700 Tea

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Antique 17th Century Edo Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

$297 / set

Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Imari Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Hare Imari, c. 1700

$274Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Japanese Porcelain Edo Period Tea Bowl Floral Hare Imari, c. 1700

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

between 2 sets. Edo , c. 1700 Tea Bowl and dish Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait

$289Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Period Tea Bowl Floral Imari Cafe au Lait

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Porcelain decorated in underglaze cobalt blue Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), c. 1700 Tea

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Pair Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Saucer Imari Quails, 18th C

$318Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Saucer Imari Quails, 18th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Bowls, Tea/Coffee Drinking: Bowls, Cups & Teapots Japanese Style: Imari Region of

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

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Porcelain

English 19thc. "Imari" Decorated Hand Painted Tea Dessert Service for 8-26 Pcs

$5,800 / set

English 19thc. "Imari" Decorated Hand Painted Tea Dessert Service for 8-26 Pcs

By Hammersley

Located in Great Barrington, MA

. 1890's. This is a complete set of 8 footed cups and saucers and 8 matching dessert plates accompanied

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Antique 1880s English Japonisme Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Saucer Imari, 18th Cen

$318Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Flower Tea Cup Bowl & Saucer Saucer Imari, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

-1722), c. 1700 Tea Bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea/Coffee

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1912-16

$295

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1912-16

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Chatham, ON

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern Number 2451 - Antique bone china tea cup with fluted sides (circa

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1913-50's

$295 / set

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1913-50's

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Chatham, ON

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern Number 2451 - Vintage bone china tea cup with fluted sides

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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

English Porcelain Chinoiserie Imari Teapot

$850

English Porcelain Chinoiserie Imari Teapot

Located in Downingtown, PA

English Porcelain Chinoiserie Imari Teapot 19th Century The bullet-shaped porcelain teapot is

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers", 18th Century

$310Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers", 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

painted set. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Tea Bowls & Cups Region of

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century

$137Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Landscape Teapot, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated teapot in imari palette. Kangxi period with landscape Additional

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Teapot Kangxi/Yongzheng Imari Amsterdam Bont Qing

$1,139Sale Price|39% Off

Antique Chinese Teapot Kangxi/Yongzheng Imari Amsterdam Bont Qing

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

the same colours. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Imari Region

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold, 1690-1720

$1,575Sale Price|45% Off

Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold, 1690-1720

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Japanese Style: Imari Decoration Type / Colour: Imari

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers" Artemesia, 18th Century

$238Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cup & Saucer Imari 'Flowers" Artemesia, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely set from the edo period. Marked with artemesia Leaf at the base. Additional information

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Small Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold Panels

$1,499Sale Price|39% Off

Small Antique Edo Period Japanese Porcelain Teapot Imari Red Gold Panels

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

. Small upright mouthrim, flat lid with round knob. Imari decorated in iron-red and gold on the sides with

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Set Japanese Imari / Tea Bowl Cup, Flowers, Porcelain, 18th Century

$823Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Set Japanese Imari / Tea Bowl Cup, Flowers, Porcelain, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 18th century tea bowls, Edo Period. The painting is of nice quality. All will

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Set of Japanese Imari / Tea Bowl Cup, Flowers, Porcelain, 18th Century

$823Sale Price / set|20% Off

Antique Set of Japanese Imari / Tea Bowl Cup, Flowers, Porcelain, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 18th century tea bowls, Edo Period. The painting is of nice quality

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 'Imari Pavilion' Blue And White Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

$3,300 / set

Rare 'Imari Pavilion' Blue And White Tea Set C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era

Located in seoul, KR

tea set features elaborate depictions of traditional East Asian gardens and pavilions. Period : Qing

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Antique 18th Century Vietnamese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Porcelain Set of Tea Cup Bowl and Saucer Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period

$1,554Sale Price / set|20% Off

Japanese Porcelain Set of Tea Cup Bowl and Saucer Beaker Saucer Imari Edo Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Saucers perfect. Size: 90 x 17mm cups 2 perfect, rest with some damage see pictures, 18th century. Size: 50 x 29mm. Period Edo Period (1603–1867).

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

6# Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

$1,190Sale Price|71% Off

6# Japanese Edo period Gold Imari Porcelain Butterfly Tea Bowl & Saucer Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Edo period tea set with imari floral and butterfly decoration Condition 4 bowls crackled all

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th C. Set of 6 English Hand Painted Imari Pattern Crown Derby Tea Set

Unavailable|~~$861~~

Early 20th C. Set of 6 English Hand Painted Imari Pattern Crown Derby Tea Set

Located in GB

tea cups and saucers with a decorative Imari design using a rich palette of colors. The tea set was

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Vintage 1910s English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Royal Worcester Porcelain Tea Service 1881, Imari, English, Tray

Unavailable|~~$1,900~~

Fine Royal Worcester Porcelain Tea Service 1881, Imari, English, Tray

By Royal Worcester

Located in Seattle, WA

Fine and rare Royal Worcester tea service on tray. 1 tea pot, 1 tray, 1 cream jug, 1 lidded sugar

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Antique 1880s English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

6 Imari Handpainted Spode Cups and Saucers

Unavailable|~~$2,020 / set~~

6 Imari Handpainted Spode Cups and Saucers

By Spode

Located in London, GB

This fabulous teaset includes an early 19th century set of 6 Spode Imari tea cups and saucers

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Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Cabaret Set for One

Unavailable|~~$3,274 / set~~

Wedgwood Cabaret Set for One

By Wedgewood

Located in London, GB

A Wedgwood Victorian Imari pallet Cabaret tea set for one, comprising quatrefoil tray, teapot, tea

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Antique 1880s British Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Hexagonal Old Derby Imari Tea Set

Sold|~~$850 / set~~

Antique Hexagonal Old Derby Imari Tea Set

Located in East Hampton, NY

Old Derby Imari tea set including: Measure: Tray 15" x 14" Tea pot 5.25" H x 7.75" W x 5.5" D

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Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Sets

19th C. Spode Hand Painted Imari Tea Set

Sold|~~$4,500~~

19th C. Spode Hand Painted Imari Tea Set

By Spode

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Striking Imari porcelain 5 piece tea set with hand painted all-over floral decoration, gold

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Imari / Tea Bowl Cup Flowers Porcelain, 18th Century

Sold|~~$278 / set~~

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Imari / Tea Bowl Cup Flowers Porcelain, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice set of 18th century tea bowls, Edo Period. The painting is of nice quality. Additional

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Grainger Worcester Tea Service, Orange Imari, Regency 1810

Sold|~~$1,825 / set~~

Grainger Worcester Tea Service, Orange Imari, Regency 1810

By Grainger Worcester

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful tea service made by Grainger in Worcester around the year 1810. The service is

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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique England Royal Crown Derby Imari Porcelain Tea Service

Sold|~~$5,398~~

Antique England Royal Crown Derby Imari Porcelain Tea Service

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Antique ten-piece royal crown derby Imari pattern porcelain cabaret tea service. Each piece is in

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Antique 1880s English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Regency Royal Crown Derby Traditional Imari 2451 Set, 32 Pieces

Sold|~~$1,850 / set~~

Vintage Regency Royal Crown Derby Traditional Imari 2451 Set, 32 Pieces

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

traditional Imari 2451 style with 32 pieces total. The set includes two different stamps- some have the

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Mid-20th Century British Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique English Derby King's Patt. Imari Porcelain Cabaret Set on Stand

Sold|~~$3,160 / set~~

Rare Antique English Derby King's Patt. Imari Porcelain Cabaret Set on Stand

By Crown Derby

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

and hard to come by. A fabulous set for any collector of imari decor porcelain or Derby. This set is

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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Imari Tea Set For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal imari tea set for your home. Each imari tea set for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and paste. If you’re shopping for a imari tea set, we have 38 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer imari tea set, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A imari tea set made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made imari tea set has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, Coalport Porcelain and John Rose are consistently popular.

How Much is a Imari Tea Set?

Prices for a imari tea set can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $220 and can go as high as $30,000, while the average can fetch as much as $720.

Finding the Right Tea-sets for You

Ready to serve high tea and brunch for your family and friends? Start with the right antique, new or vintage tea set.

Tea is a multicultural, multinational beverage and isn’t confined to any particular lifestyle or age group. It has humble beginnings, and one of its best-known origin stories places the first cups of tea in 2700 B.C. in China, where it was recognized for its medicinal properties. Jump ahead to 17th-century England, when Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. During the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England. Today, more than 150 million people reportedly drink tea daily in the United States.

Early tea drinkers enjoyed their beverage in a bowl, and English potters eventually added a handle to the porcelain bowls so that burning your fingers became less of a teatime hazard. With the rise in the popularity of teatime, tea sets, also referred to as tea service, became a hot commodity.

During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.

During the early 1920s, a sterling-silver full tea service and tray designed by Tiffany & Co. might include a hot-water kettle on a stand, a coffeepot, teapot, a creamer with a small lip spout, a waste bowl and a bowl for sugar, which the British were stirring into tea as early as the 18th century.

But you don’t have to limit your tea set to Victorian or Art Deco styles — shake up teatime with an artful contemporary service. If the bold porcelain cups and saucers by Italian brand Seletti are too unconventional for your otherwise subdued tea circle, find antique services on 1stDibs from Japan, France and other locales as well as vintage mid-century modern tea sets and neoclassical designs.

Questions About Imari Tea Set

How do you know if it's Imari?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
You can identify Imari by the shades and patterns used. There are two styles of Imari porcelain — Kakiemon and Kinrande Imari. Kakiemon features dark floral patterns, while Kinrande displays dark patterns displaying the beauty of nature, animals and people. Find a collection of Imari on 1stDibs.
What is the best tea set?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
There are many types of tea sets available. You may wish to have a small tea service if your needs are modest. During Queen Victoria’s reign, teakettles and coffeepots were added to tea services that were quite large — indeed, small baked goods were served with your drink back then, and a tea set could include many teacups and saucers, a milk pot and other accessories.A tea set best suited for you may depend on a variety of factors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tea sets.
What is a Bavaria tea set?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Bavaria tea set is a tea set that was crafted in the Bavaria region of Germany. This region is renowned for its exceptionally fine porcelain. Pieces are often painted by hand, giving each one a unique style. Shop a range of Bavaria tea sets from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
How do you identify vintage tea sets?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.
What are the pieces in a silver tea set?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The pieces in a silver tea set vary. Most sets include at least four pieces: a spirit burner, a teapot, a cream pitcher and a sugar bowl. Some sets also contain a matching coffee pot or a small serving spoon for the sugar bowl. Find a range of antique and vintage silver tea sets on 1stDibs.
How do I identify an antique tea set?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 5, 2024
To identify an antique tea set, look closely to determine who the manufacturer is. Locate the hallmark on the bottom of a saucer, teapot or cup. A maker’s mark on one of these items is the best indicator of the set’s origin. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. Professionals recommend consulting auction catalogs, books and trusted online resources such as museum exhibition materials. With some research, you may be able to match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age.

In 17th-century England, Chinese tea began to arrive at ports in London. Mass production of porcelain tea sets took place in the 18th century, and during the early 1800s, tea became widely affordable, and the concept of teatime took shape all over England.

Reputable soft-paste porcelain makers include Sèvres, Capodimonte and Chelsea, while Meissen was the first European maker of hard-paste porcelain. Bone china manufactories of note include Spode, Minton and Derby, which was later called the Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company.

Generally, a tea set is considered vintage if it’s at least 20 years old, while antiques are at least 100 years old. Although a maker’s mark is generally a helpful indicator of a given manufacturer, forgeries have occurred over the years. Look for other signifiers of a material, time period or style if you are uncertain of your piece’s origin. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer.

Find antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
What is a Japanese tea set called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Japanese teapot is called a kyusus, while the everyday drinking glasses for tea are called yunomi. For more formal occasions, a chawan tea bowl is used. You can shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese tea sets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Are silver tea sets safe to use?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Are silver tea sets worth anything?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Silver tea sets can range in value depending on a variety of factors. A silver-plated tea set is not usually very high value, though certain pieces and who the maker is plays a large role. A sterling silver set can be worth at least $1000.
How much is a silver tea set worth?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A basic sterling silver tea set costs around $1,000. However, the older the set is, the more expensive it will be. Some antique silver tea sets are worth up to $400,000.
How much is a sterling silver tea set?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
The value of a sterling silver tea set is based on age, maker, and the pieces included. A set can start at $1,000, but the value can be a wide range. If it is sterling, it should have a hallmark of .925. This indicates that the piece is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper alloy. The more pieces in the set, the more it is likely to be worth in some cases. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver tea sets on 1stDibs today.
How do I know how much my tea set is worth?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
To know how much your tea set is worth, you can consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert or research it on your own. If you opt for the latter option, start by using trusted online resources to determine who the set's maker is. Typically, you can use markings that commonly appear on the bottoms of teapots, saucers, teacups and other pieces. Once you know the maker, you can examine sales and auction records to see how much sets similar to yours have fetched in the past. Characteristics to consider when investigating comparable sets include the type and number of pieces yours includes, as well as the materials, pattern, age and condition. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of tea sets.

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